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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Perfect Oatmeal

So yesterday my husband and I made a trip to Starbucks for breakfast.  We don't go there very often because most of the time we brew Starbucks coffee at home.  I decided I wanted to try their "perfect oatmeal".  It was really good and filling!  After eating it I spent the morning running around in the 100 degree heat - taking Harley to the vet, shopping, running other errands, etc.  At lunch I still wasn't hungry!  It comes with individual packets of items you can add into your oatmeal.  I decided today I would make my own version, and it tastes basically the exact same.  Thought I would post it so if you wanted to try it, you could!  (and if you have another version you make, let me know!)

Perfect Oatmeal
-1/2 cup of instant oatmeal
-1 cup water
-1 tablespoon each (or more or less, depending on what you like) of: brown sugar, dried fruit (I used cranberries and blueberries), and chopped nuts (I used walnuts, pecans, and almonds)

Instructions
-Microwave oatmeal and water for 1 1/2 minutes.  Let stand a couple minutes (because it's REALLY hot), add sugar, fruit, and nuts and enjoy! 

*Also this is a way to get approx. 10+ grams of fiber in one meal - I am NOT a nutritionist, I just looked at the packages!* ;)

YUM!



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